John Jason Jordan wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:06:56 -0500
> Richard Owlett<[email protected]> dijo:
> [snip]
>
> While I generally recommend Ubuntu for beginners (because most things
> "just work"), in your case I would suggest experimenting with other
> distros. Some that come to mind that are leaner include Damn Small
> Linux, Puppy Linux, and Lubuntu.
Possibly naive question {snicker snicker ...}
I've now browsed enough to ask dangerous question(s).
I gather that when downloading a program, there are Linux
utilities that simplify gathering everything required to run that
program. Is there a site which allows choosing a base minimal
distro and then asks which programs your wish to run. It would
then check for dependencies and "put together an appropriate
package"? I assume I'm totally abusing standard terminology, but
you get my drift. I hope.
>
>[snip]
>
> ... When using Ubuntu I strongly recommend the Ubuntu forums. Ubuntu
> has more users than any other distro and tens of thousands participate
> in its forums.
Got myself on appropriate list. Even found someone who recognized
CPM ;/
>
> I can also suggest the PLUG Linux Clinic, which meets on the third
> Sunday of every month from 1-5 at Free Geek. 1741 SE 10th Avenue,
> Portland 97214. There are lots of gurus, plus we have distros, mice,
> keyboards, monitors, and lots of other stuff. The next one will be
> Sunday, October 17 (this Sunday).
I don't think so ;/
~2000 miles EACH WAY is a little much for even me.
{A Usenet acquaintance from Oregon City said you folks were
friendly. I'm currently in SW MO ;}
>
> And above all, welcome to Linux!
Thanks
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